In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
| Height | 25.2 cm | - | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | - | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 520 g | 232 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | - | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | Plush, textured fabric | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | EPOS Voice | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising | Audio prompts |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 5 | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Features | Touch control | EPOS ActiveGard | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 81 day | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 220 min | Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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